Opinion | Preventing Bailouts Is Simple, but It Isn’t Easy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 13 2024
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Source: WSJ
- Financial Crisis and Government Response: In 2008, there was a financial crisis, and the U.S. government responded with bailouts.
- Risk-Taking Behavior: Concern arose that if people expect bailouts in future crises, they may take excessive risks.
- Expansion of Financial Regulation: To address this risk, the government significantly expanded financial regulation through the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010.
- Global Response: Other countries also implemented similar regulatory measures to prevent future financial crises.
- Repeat of Crisis: Despite promises of "never again," another financial crisis has occurred.
Analyst Views on UBS
Wall Street analysts forecast UBS stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for UBS is 45.75 USD with a low forecast of 37.61 USD and a high forecast of 60.17 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
2 Hold
3 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 47.910
Low
37.61
Averages
45.75
High
60.17
Current: 47.910
Low
37.61
Averages
45.75
High
60.17
About UBS
UBS Group AG is a Switzerland-based holding company and conducts its operations through UBS AG and its subsidiaries. The company operates as a wealth manager with focused asset management and investment banking capabilities and a capital-light and cash-generative business model. The Company comprises four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, which provides tailored advice and solutions to its clients around the globe; Personal & Corporate Banking division provides comprehensive financial products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients in Switzerland; Asset Management division offers investment capabilities and styles across all traditional and alternative asset classes, as well as advisory support to institutions; Investment Bank provides investment advice, financial solutions and capital markets access to institutional, corporate and wealth management clients.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
